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Offside Rear coil spring creaking -no obvious breaks at time of test
anti roll bar link rubbers worn
corrosion in rear coil springs
corrosion in rear subframe
oil leaks generally
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear coil spring creaking -no obvious breaks at time of test
anti roll bar link rubbers worn
corrosion in rear coil springs
corrosion in rear subframe
front struts very corroded
oil leaks generally
corrosion in front struts
front anti roll bar link rubbers worn
front discs worn
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) the u.j between the rack and steering wheel (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
gearbox damp
n/s headlight aim on limit
front pads on limit- discs corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear light cluster damaged
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front shock absorber corroded
Slight oil weep from gearbox
Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both rear tyres feathered on inner edges
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front and rear brake discs in slight poor condition
both front tyres feathering on edges - winter tyres fitted
engine oil level low
front and rear brake disc in poor condition
offside front wiper arm spring a little weak
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both front tyres feathering on edges - winter tyres fitted
engine oil level low
front and rear brake disc in poor condition
offside front wiper arm spring a little weak
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GJ08 OSV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ08 OSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GJ08 OSV registered?
GJ08 OSV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2008.
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